Kazmir, a 28-year-old lefthander, last pitched in the major leagues in 2011 with the Los Angeles Angels. Since his release, Kazmir has pitched in the independent Atlantic League and recently pitched winter ball in Puerto Rico.

The former Mets farmhand is a two-time All-Star and went 66-61 with a 4.17 ERA in eight major league seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays and Angels.